At approx 9:00am, the Oakland Fire Department responded to an overturned dump truck on Lakeside Blvd. The truck was leaking diesel and hydraulic fluids into a storm drain. Response from the Oakland FD quickly contained the spill. Lt Romme and Firefighter Joe Gallup placed absorbent materials around the drain and at the source of the leaks on the truck. Joe Gallup and Brian Kelly secured the ignition and lights by gaining access through the truck's windshield. The truck, nicknamed "Lucky Dog" wasn't so lucky, but the driver escaped unharmed.
Units:
1031 1032 1042
Mutual Aid:
Mahwah Hazmat
Lucky Dog on its side.
Arrival and Assessment
Lt Mark Romme and FF Joe Gallup dyke the storm drain.
More absorbent material for the leaks.
Half the load. The other half is still in the truck.
Another view of the overturned truck.
The driver tells his tale to Les Woodward.
A good job at dyking.
Joe Gallup cuts the windshield, assisted by Brian Kelly.
Brian Kelly squeezes into the drivers compartment to secure the ignition and lights.
